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Octant, English, Late 18th Century

Inventory Number 41654


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.41654

Subject
Navigation
Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained
Primary inscriptions
Maker's ivory plate missing.
Object type
Octant
Inventory No
41654

Description

Mahogany T-frame with decorated copper alloy index arm; ivory scale with Vernier; back horizon glass and sight; three filters; ivory maker's plate, pencil top.